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Ryanair has announced a major expansion of its route network for Summer 2025, offering UK travellers more affordable options to explore Europe.The budget airline is adding numerous new destinations across multiple UK airports including East Midlands, Liverpool, Leeds Bradford, Norwich, Bristol and Scottish airports.The expansion will connect British holidaymakers with popular European destinations such as Budapest, Toulouse, Krakow, Madeira and Malta.This significant growth in Ryanair's UK operations aims to increase […]

Holidaymakers are being warned to prepare for a wave of new and increased tourist taxes in popular destinations for 2025.Travel experts have urged tourists to plan ahead as more countries introduce visitor levies to combat overtourism and protect local environments.​Edinburgh, Thailand, Greece, Italy and France are among the destinations implementing new or higher fees for visitors.Scotland's capital city Edinburgh has announced it will introduce the country's first tourist tax from […]

British travelers in Amsterdam, Netherlands, have been issued urgent guidance following a stabbing incident in the city's central Dam Square.The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has released safety advice for those in the vicinity.Visitors to the Dutch capital were urged to remain vigilant and comply with any instructions from local police.The FCDO stated: "There has been a stabbing incident in Amsterdam Central Dam Square. There has been a stabbing […]

An easyJet flight travelling from Tenerife to Liverpool was forced to make an emergency landing in northern Spain due to a medical emergency involving a passenger.The aircraft was diverted to Santiago-Rosalia de Castro Airport in Galicia after a 67-year-old woman fell unconscious onboard.It is not currently known if the woman who required medical assistance is British, and her current condition remains unclear.The unscheduled landing occurred on Tuesday evening as the […]

Holidaymakers have been warned of more travel chaos as Finnair announces that strike action will disrupt its services.In a statement to passengers, the airline said: "Finnair will cancel several flights on March 27, 2025, due to industrial action, which significantly impacts Finnair’s operations."Three trade union sections of the Finnish Aviation Union (IAU) - SLT, ATA and the Finnish Civil Aviation Officials Union - along with the Finnish Transport Workers' Union […]

The south of France has always been a popular destination for expats moving abroad, with its rich culture and gorgeous weather.An expat who moved from the United States to France shared his experience living abroad.Jeff moved to the French city of Perpignan 10 months ago and spoke about how he adores it.He said: "I love it. So far, it has been great; I don't have any real complaints. The people […]

When visiting another country, it's important to respect its culture and customs. In light of Ramadan, which is currently being observed by Muslims in Egypt, Britons have been issued fresh guidance.This comes as Britons travelling to Turkey, Egypt and the UAE were given new guidelines so they don't cause "offence".In the most recent travel advisory for Egypt, holidaymakers were encouraged to moderate their behaviour and be aware of heightened security […]

A “drunk” passenger on an EasyJet flight from Manchester to Tunisia caused so much disruption that the plane was forced to divert to Italy.The man from Doncaster was hauled off the Airbus A320 by police officers after it landed on Sardinia, an Italian island in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea.Passengers say the disruptive man, who was with a group of 16 others, insulted fellow travellers and cabin crew during […]

A new travel warning has been issued to British tourists regarding sexual assault when travelling abroad.The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) highlighted a specific risk in Laos, Southeast Asia.Urging holidaymakers to be vigilant, the FCDO warned that "there is a risk of harassment when travelling alone".Britons in Laos were advised to use a known taxi service, either booked by their accommodation or one of the local taxi apps.There is […]